Taieri Recreational Tramping Club
Mid-week recreational and social walking group based in Mosgiel NZ
20/05/2026. Nyhon and Hereweka Tracks. Grade 3.5. Trampers. Leaders: Esther Willis & Lyn Keene.
It was so chilly in our usual Mosgiel meeting place, our car at least discussed drinking our coffee and returning home, however the temperature at Portobello was balmy by comparison.
14/01/2026. Hoopers Inlet, Rutherfords – Stewarts, Lime Kilns, Nyhon Track. Grade 3. Trampers. Leaders: Spen Walker, Jane Bruce, Sandy Webb
The Mosgiel contingent had an 8.30 am start and arrived at Shore St before 9 am, ably coordinated by Neil Hodgkin.
Continue reading “Hoopers Inlet – Rutherfords – Stewarts – Lime Kilns – Nyhon track”
21/05/2025. Sandymount. Grade 3. Hikers. Leaders: Jenni & Bruce Wright.
Thanks to whoever ordered a perfect day weatherwise. We were really happy considering our previous trip had to be aborted because of a howling Southerly, low visibility and driving rain.
This page of club tramps and hikes on the Otago Peninsula groups together trips incorporating the Rutherford, Hereweka, Nyhon tracks and the Lime Kilns. (map).
Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.
TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of about 3. This is indicative only, as trips can be allocated a higher or lesser grading depending on the route taken. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.
Access Permissions – generally not required if using the marked tracks. Any deviation from the recognised tracks a courtesy call to the farmer (see Access Permissions page – Peggy’s Hill) would be in order.
Nyhon Track is closed for lambing Set – Oct.
(1) Proceed along Portobello Road to Portobello to Portobello township itself – turn right onto Hoopers Inlet Road and continue to the intersection and turn right. Follow this road around the inlet to the start of the Nyhon Track (approx 2 kms)
(2) Proceed along Highcliff Road and continue through Pukehiki to Sandymount Road. Turn right and continue to Hoopers Inlet Road and turn left. Follow this road to Hoopers Inlet and turn left to the start of the Nyhon Track.
20/05/2026. Nyhon and Hereweka Tracks. Grade 3.5. Trampers. Leaders: Esther Willis & Lyn Keene.
14/01/2026. Hoopers Inlet, Rutherfords – Stewarts, Lime Kilns, Nyhon Track. Grade 3. Trampers. Leaders: Spen Walker, Jane Bruce, Sandy Webb
This page of club tramps and hikes on the Otago Peninsula groups together trips to Portobello. (map)
Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.
Drive along Portsmouth Drive and turn left over the causeway and follow Portobello Road to Portobello township – approx. 19 kms. At Portobello township turn right onto Allans Beach Road to park at the Portobello Reserve..
20/05/2026. Nyhon and Hereweka Tracks. Grade 3.5. Trampers. Leaders: Esther Willis & Lyn Keene.
19/02/2025. Hereweka Road / Portobello . Grade 3.5. Trampers. Leaders: Di Bezett, Lyn Keene.
Portobello, Clarks, Sheppards, McArthny, Varleys Hills. 2023 – 2008 (13 trips with 10 reports, plus 2 with photos only)
Portobello, Hatchery Road, Quarantine Point. 2022 – 2005 (10 trips with 2 reports plus 3 with photos only)